Performances

(Photo by N. Barney)

Yesterday I was able to watch an "Idol" type of singing competition here at work, with everyday professionals trying to do their performance thing on stage, singing away to their hearts content, perhaps revitalizing an old dream they once had to be a singer, or perhaps a performer. It was neat to see these people go up there in front of their peers, dressed up and singing their favorite songs, hoping to impress the judges enough to get them to the next round and perhaps onto the $250.00 grand prize. I don't know about you all, but in a way, I'm spoiled, being in the entertainment industry where almost all of my friends are born performers and established singers. People who other people would actually pay money to watch! And yet yesterday, we have the average joe get up there and for those brief moments on stage, become the Billie Holiday, or Frank Sinatras of their dreams in front of hundreds of adoring "fans". I have to really give it up to them for breaking out of their cubicles and putting themselves out there.

At heart, I think we all want to be a performer, or, perhaps, we want the adoration of many. Hence some of us get into this topsy turvy business. Perhaps it's just that yearning to want to be well regarded. You don't have to be in the "industry" to want it; heck, most of us want it from those closest to us! Just a weird thought.

Also, last night I had the opportunity to be in a reading at East West Players for their writer's workshop class. It was a short read, but it had some great substance in the work. Dare I say, it was "Swingers"-esque?

So for all of you out there, if you want to perform, whether it be with your voice, your acting, an instrument, or perhaps artwork, etc. Go do it! You will always have people who will value you and your offerings, and heck, you may finally get those throngs of fans salivating at your every move!